Good Natured

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Welcome to Good Natured, a Conservation Optimism podcast, where you can join us for uplifting chats that shine a light on conservation challenges. In each episode, we interview an inspiring conservationist. Our guests come from a variety of backgrounds – artists, scientists, business owners, and activists – and engage with conservation in a variety of ways. We talk about their challenges and successes, and their hopes for the future of nature.

  1. 03/10/2022

    Rock'n'roll for wolves with Jen GaNun

    In this final episode for Season 2, Julia and Sofia talk to dancer, choreographer and singer Jen Ganun about leveraging the power of rock and roll for wolf conservation in Colorado. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GN-S02EP08_Jen-GaNun_Transcript.pdf

    38 min

  2. 01/17/2022

    Exploring the treetops with Tim Kovar

    In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to tree climber Tim Kovar about trees, inclusivity and connecting people with nature. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GN-S02EP07_Tim-Kovar.pdf

    29 min

  3. 12/17/2021

    Culture and conservation with Miriam Supuma

    In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to conservationist Miriam Supuma about traditional knowledge, birds of paradise and the role of cultural identity in preserving biodiversity. The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GN_S02EP06.pdf

    27 min

  4. 11/08/2021

    Artivism and conservation with Sofiya Shukhova

    In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to artivist Sofiya Shukhova about the complexities of the wildlife trade and finding inspiration in unexpected places. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GN_Transcript-S02EP5_Sofiya-Shukhova.pdf

    29 min

  5. 10/04/2021

    Becoming a field conservationist with Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh

    In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to conservationist Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh about conserving chimpanzees, the importance of mentorship, and also being a woman in the field. A content warning for this episode, please note that we are discussing sexual harassment between 18.30 and 20 minutes so you can skip that part of the episode if you don't wish to listen to that discussion. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Transcript-S2-E04_Rachel-Ashegbofe-Ikemeh.pdf.

    34 min

  6. 09/22/2021

    Polar pursuits with Tom Hart

    In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to penguinologist Tom Hart about the dynamics of polar ecosystems and creating a sense of home in remote places. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Good-Natured_S02EP03_Tom-Hart.pdf.

    33 min

  7. 09/10/2021

    Shifting perspectives with Sara Lil Middleton

    In this episode, Julia and Sofia talk to plant ecologist Sara Lil Middleton about seeing beyond the “green carpet” to understand grasses and climate change and her work to promote equality and diversity in the biological sciences. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Good-Natured_S02E02_Sara-Lil-Middleton.pdf

    32 min

  8. 08/16/2021

    Inspiring love for insects with Dino Martins

    In this episode, Sofia and Julia talk to Kenyan entomologist Dino Martins about his passion for insects, the importance of art, and his work engaging farmers in conservation. The transcript for this episode is available here: https://conservationoptimism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Good-Natured_S02E01_Dino-Martins.pdf

    34 min
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Welcome to Good Natured, a Conservation Optimism podcast, where you can join us for uplifting chats that shine a light on conservation challenges. In each episode, we interview an inspiring conservationist. Our guests come from a variety of backgrounds – artists, scientists, business owners, and activists – and engage with conservation in a variety of ways. We talk about their challenges and successes, and their hopes for the future of nature.

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  • Creator
    Oxford University
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oxford University
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